Crocodile Dundee icon’s bold $6.6m move

Peter Faiman directed the 1986 classic Crocodile Dundee, which starred Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee.

The director of the legendary film Crocodile Dundee, Peter Faiman, has listed his luxury pad in ‘The Toaster’ for auction.

The 135sqm spread is on the eighth floor of the building that’s officially called Bennelong, but was nicknamed The Toaster because of its similarity to the kitchen appliance when the buildings were first built in the 1990s.

Situated at Circular Quay, The Toaster offers stunning front row views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Faiman’s direction of the 1986 classic that featured Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee played a crucial role in making it Australia’s top-grossing film of all time.

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The stunning apartment has close up views of the Harbour Bridge.

And the city skyline.

Crocodile Dundee director Peter Faiman with Delvine Delaney in January. Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Although Bennelong was completed in 1998, with its most famous resident former radio personality Alan Jones, Faiman and wife Jennifer didn’t buy in until 2011 when they paid $3.05m.

The unit, at 85/1 Macquarie St, is now listed with Ettiene West, Arman Zounuzy and Arta Kains of Morton for an August 23 auction with a $6.6m price guide.

The apartment offers uninterrupted close-up views of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and city skyline.

Open-plan living flows to a sheltered terrace with the stunning outlook and there are stone benchtops and a gas cooktop in the kitchen, with premium appliances throughout.

Both bedrooms are spacious and open directly to the balcony.

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It offers 135 sqm of living space.

The guide is $6.6m for an August 23 auction.

Paul Hogan, Peter Faiman and John Cornell in 1976.

There’s a separate study with views of the Quay and city, a concierge and even a luxury health club with 25m heated pool, sauna and gym.

Imagine running into Jonesey there!

Faiman’s fame goes way beyond Crocodile Dundee.

He also directed and produced the Paul Hogan Show and the Graham Kennedy and Don Lane shows, as well as Bert Newton and Ernie Sigley.

His expertise led to him being awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in the 1981 Queen’s New Years Honours List for his services to the media.

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